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Middle of Blue Jays lineup powers victoryhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/middle-of-blue-jays-lineup-powers-victory?ymd=20150331&content_id=115715668&vkey=news_tor
Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:56:38 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/middle-of-blue-jays-lineup-powers-victory?ymd=20150331&content_id=115715668&vkey=news_torThe heart of Toronto's order combined for the three home runs, four runs scored, four RBIs and four walks in the 10-6 victory over the Phillies.Gregor Chisholm3/31/2015 4:20 P.M.1427833200Blue Jays bullpen still taking shape as regular season loomshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-bullpen-still-taking-shape-as-regular-season-looms?ymd=20150331&content_id=115706956&vkey=news_tor
Tue, 31 Mar 2015 17:25:32 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-bullpen-still-taking-shape-as-regular-season-looms?ymd=20150331&content_id=115706956&vkey=news_torThe Blue Jays finalized most of their plans for the 25-man roster Tuesday morning but the club has yet to make a final decision on its bullpen. One reason behind the delay is that general manager Alex Anthopoulos is still exploring possibilities outside his organization.Gregor Chisholm3/31/2015 3:48 P.M.1427831295Manfred to throw first pitch at Blue Jays' home openerhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/commissioner-rob-manfred-to-throw-first-pitch-at-blue-jays-home-opener?ymd=20150331&content_id=115701706&vkey=news_tor
Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:18:25 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/commissioner-rob-manfred-to-throw-first-pitch-at-blue-jays-home-opener?ymd=20150331&content_id=115701706&vkey=news_torThe Blue Jays announced on Tuesday that Commissioner Rob Manfred will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the club's home opener against the Rays on April 13.Gregor Chisholm3/31/2015 3:18 P.M.1427829505Blue Jays release outfielder Viciedohttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-release-outfielder-dayan-viciedo?ymd=20150331&content_id=115672118&vkey=news_tor
Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:10:29 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-release-outfielder-dayan-viciedo?ymd=20150331&content_id=115672118&vkey=news_torDayan Viciedo will be granted his release after the Blue Jays decided not to include him on the 25-man roster. The 26-year-old didn't have an opt-out clause in his contract, but there was an agreement going into camp that if he didn't make the roster, he would be allowed to explore opportunities with other teams.Gregor Chisholm3/31/2015 11:36 A.M.1427816171Travis, Pompey break through togetherhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/travis-pompey-break-through-together?ymd=20150331&content_id=115669252&vkey=news_tor
Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:34:47 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/travis-pompey-break-through-together?ymd=20150331&content_id=115669252&vkey=news_torThe Blue Jays' injection of youth continued on Tuesday morning when Devon Travis, Dalton Pompey and Kevin Pillar were officially handed starting jobs in the field. Travis becomes the everyday second baseman following an offseason trade with Detroit.Gregor Chisholm3/31/2015 11:22 A.M.1427815377Hutchison named Blue Jays' Opening Day starterhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/drew-hutchison-named-blue-jays-opening-day-starter?ymd=20150331&content_id=115667050&vkey=news_tor
Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:33:30 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/drew-hutchison-named-blue-jays-opening-day-starter?ymd=20150331&content_id=115667050&vkey=news_torThe Blue Jays have tabbed right-hander Drew Hutchison as their Opening Day starter on Monday in New York. The Blue Jays declined to name the specific order of starters beyond Hutchison, but it's expected to be knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, Daniel Norris, Mark Buehrle and Aaron Sanchez.Gregor Chisholm3/31/2015 10:59 A.M.1427813960Gibbons not afraid to lean on rising youngstershttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-manager-john-gibbons-not-afraid-to-lean-on-rising-youngsters?ymd=20150331&content_id=115609230&vkey=news_tor
Tue, 31 Mar 2015 10:00:00 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-manager-john-gibbons-not-afraid-to-lean-on-rising-youngsters?ymd=20150331&content_id=115609230&vkey=news_torBlue Jays manager John Gibbons took time to sit down with MLB.com's Gregor Chisholm for a question-and-answer session as he looks ahead to the 2015 season.Gregor Chisholm3/31/2015 10:00 A.M.1427810400Blue Jays thinking about 8-man 'pen to open seasonhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-thinking-about-eight-man-bullpen-to-open-season?ymd=20150330&content_id=115589394&vkey=news_tor
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 19:15:54 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-thinking-about-eight-man-bullpen-to-open-season?ymd=20150330&content_id=115589394&vkey=news_torThe Blue Jays are thinking about starting the year with an eight-man bullpen, and they have all but officially ruled out the possibility of carrying three catchers.Gregor Chisholm3/30/2015 7:15 P.M.1427757357Blue Jays release veteran infielder Santiagohttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-release-veteran-infielder-ramon-santiago?ymd=20150330&content_id=115575054&vkey=news_tor
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 18:44:14 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-release-veteran-infielder-ramon-santiago?ymd=20150330&content_id=115575054&vkey=news_torThe Blue Jays released veteran infielder Ramon Santiago on Monday afternoon. Santiago is expected to be out for at least another two months with a broken left collarbone. Prior to the injury, he was a favorite to make the 25-man roster as a backup second baseman.Gregor Chisholm3/30/2015 6:44 P.M.1427755458Norris wraps Grapefruit slate with eight K's vs. Astroshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-pitcher-daniel-norris-wraps-grapefruit-league-slate-with-eight-strikeouts-vs-astros?ymd=20150330&content_id=115574386&vkey=news_tor
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 20:48:24 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-pitcher-daniel-norris-wraps-grapefruit-league-slate-with-eight-strikeouts-vs-astros?ymd=20150330&content_id=115574386&vkey=news_torDaniel Norris, Toronto's top prospect, who is on track to start Game 3 of the regular season, fanned eight over six innings, allowing four runs on five hits in Monday's 7-4 win over the Astros.Brian McTaggart3/30/2015 4:52 P.M.1427748753Blue Jays expect improved outfield defense in 2015http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-expect-improved-outfield-defense-in-2015?ymd=20150330&content_id=115444968&vkey=news_tor
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 10:00:09 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-expect-improved-outfield-defense-in-2015?ymd=20150330&content_id=115444968&vkey=news_torThe Blue Jays' fielding left a lot to be desired over the last couple of years, and one area in particular in which the club hopes for an improvement this season can be found in the outfield.Gregor Chisholm3/30/2015 10:00 A.M.1427724006Buehrle to make first season start April 10 vs. Orioleshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-pitcher-mark-buehrle-to-make-first-season-start-april-10-vs-orioles?ymd=20150329&content_id=115438578&vkey=news_tor
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 17:12:47 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-pitcher-mark-buehrle-to-make-first-season-start-april-10-vs-orioles?ymd=20150329&content_id=115438578&vkey=news_torLeft-hander Mark Buehrle confirmed on Sunday afternoon that his first start of the regular season will take place on April 10 in Baltimore.Gregor Chisholm3/29/2015 5:12 P.M.1427663564Donaldson's dinger backs Buehrle's stingy starthttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/josh-donaldsons-home-run-backs-blue-jays-pitcher-mark-buehrles-strong-start?ymd=20150329&content_id=115391428&vkey=news_tor
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:25:05 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/josh-donaldsons-home-run-backs-blue-jays-pitcher-mark-buehrles-strong-start?ymd=20150329&content_id=115391428&vkey=news_torJosh Donaldson hit his fourth homer of the spring, while Mark Buehrle allowed one run over five strong innings in the Blue Jays' 4-2 loss to the Orioles on Sunday.Gregor Chisholm3/29/2015 4:25 P.M.1427660702Blue Jays claim Wilkins off waivers from White Soxhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-claim-first-baseman-andy-wilkins-off-waivers-option-him-to-triple-a?ymd=20150329&content_id=115406566&vkey=news_tor
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 14:43:46 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-claim-first-baseman-andy-wilkins-off-waivers-option-him-to-triple-a?ymd=20150329&content_id=115406566&vkey=news_torThe Blue Jays claimed first baseman Andy Wilkins off waivers from the White Sox on Sunday afternoon and promptly optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo.Gregor Chisholm3/29/2015 2:43 P.M.1427654623Blue Jays' hopes rest heavily on rotation vitalityhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-hopes-rest-heavily-on-rotation-health?ymd=20150329&content_id=115395730&vkey=news_tor
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 14:30:35 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-hopes-rest-heavily-on-rotation-health?ymd=20150329&content_id=115395730&vkey=news_torThe Blue Jays have aspirations of contending this season, but their chances of competing likely will come down to the health of the starting rotation.Gregor Chisholm3/29/2015 2:30 P.M.1427653832Estrada ready to contribute in any role for Blue Jayshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/pitcher-marco-estrada-ready-to-contribute-in-any-role-for-blue-jays?ymd=20150328&content_id=115350950&vkey=news_tor
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 20:05:17 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/pitcher-marco-estrada-ready-to-contribute-in-any-role-for-blue-jays?ymd=20150328&content_id=115350950&vkey=news_torMarco Estrada arrived in Spring Training with the goal of winning a job in the starting rotation, and while that no longer appears to be a possibility, he's willing to accept any role the Blue Jays have for him.Gregor Chisholm3/28/2015 8:05 P.M.1427587522Siddall: Martin, youthful arms will set pace for Blue Jayshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20150328&content_id=115334900&vkey=news_tor&c_id=tor
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 19:51:54 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20150328&content_id=115334900&vkey=news_tor&c_id=torBlue Jays broadcaster Joe Siddall takes a look ahead to the 2015 season, discussing the impact of Russell Martin, 20-year-old pitchers Miguel Castro and Roberto Osuna, and more.Gregor Chisholm3/28/2015 7:51 P.M.1427586712Bautista continues strong spring as Estrada returnshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/jose-bautista-continues-strong-spring-as-marco-estrada-returns-for-blue-jays?ymd=20150328&content_id=115274422&vkey=news_tor
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 17:51:56 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/jose-bautista-continues-strong-spring-as-marco-estrada-returns-for-blue-jays?ymd=20150328&content_id=115274422&vkey=news_torAfter Alex Wood delivered six solid innings of three-run ball, Jace Peterson ripped a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth as the Braves defeated the Blue Jays, 5-3, on Saturday at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium. Jose Bautista ripped a two-run double and Russell Martin added an RBI single for the Blue Jays.Gregor Chisholm3/28/2015 5:04 P.M.1427576649Barton, Valencia go deep against Pirateshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/daric-barton-danny-valencia-hit-solo-home-runs-against-pirates?ymd=20150328&content_id=115274832&vkey=news_tor
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 16:31:56 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/daric-barton-danny-valencia-hit-solo-home-runs-against-pirates?ymd=20150328&content_id=115274832&vkey=news_torCharlie Morton put in a claim for his inclusion in Pittsburgh's season-opening rotation with six solid innings, and Gregory Polanco struck his second homer in as many days as the Pirates downed a Toronto split-squad, 8-3, in Grapefruit League play Saturday. Daric Barton and Danny Valencia went deep for the Blue Jays.Tom Singer3/28/2015 4:31 P.M.1427574714Smoak swinging a hot bat at just the right timehttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-first-baseman-justin-smoak-swinging-a-hot-bat-at-just-the-right-time?ymd=20150328&content_id=115277876&vkey=news_tor
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 14:20:33 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-first-baseman-justin-smoak-swinging-a-hot-bat-at-just-the-right-time?ymd=20150328&content_id=115277876&vkey=news_torJustin Smoak got off to a well-documented slow start this spring, but there have been signs of life recently and he appears to be heating up at the right time.Gregor Chisholm3/28/2015 2:20 P.M.1427566838Johan hopes to start throwing off mound in mid-Aprilhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-pitcher-johan-santana-hopes-to-start-throwing-off-mound-in-mid-april?ymd=20150328&content_id=115269574&vkey=news_tor
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 13:00:38 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-pitcher-johan-santana-hopes-to-start-throwing-off-mound-in-mid-april?ymd=20150328&content_id=115269574&vkey=news_torBlue Jays left-hander Johan Santana continues to take a cautious approach to the 2015 season and isn't expected to begin throwing off a mound until the middle of April.Gregor Chisholm3/28/2015 1:00 P.M.1427562043Hutchison ready for regular season after strong outinghttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-right-hander-drew-hutchison-ready-for-regular-season-after-strong-outing?ymd=20150327&content_id=115187540&vkey=news_tor
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:25:55 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-right-hander-drew-hutchison-ready-for-regular-season-after-strong-outing?ymd=20150327&content_id=115187540&vkey=news_torDrew Hutchison pronounced himself ready for the regular season after his final full outing of the spring on Friday against the Tigers.Gregor Chisholm3/27/2015 6:01 P.M.1427493688Former prospect Drabek claimed by White Soxhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/former-prospect-kyle-drabek-claimed-off-waives-by-white-sox?ymd=20150327&content_id=115177270&vkey=news_tor
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 17:21:32 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/former-prospect-kyle-drabek-claimed-off-waives-by-white-sox?ymd=20150327&content_id=115177270&vkey=news_torOnce promising Blue Jays prospect Kyle Drabek was claimed off waivers by the White Sox on Friday.Gregor Chisholm3/27/2015 5:04 P.M.1427490277Final roster decisions expected in coming dayshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-final-roster-decisions-expected-in-coming-days?ymd=20150327&content_id=115128956&vkey=news_tor
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 17:13:48 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-final-roster-decisions-expected-in-coming-days?ymd=20150327&content_id=115128956&vkey=news_torThe Blue Jays are getting closer to making final decisions on their 25-man roster, with an official announcement expected within the next few days.Gregor Chisholm3/27/2015 12:47 P.M.1427474878Blue Jays show power in rain-shortened victoryhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-show-power-in-rain-shortened-victory-over-tigers?ymd=20150327&content_id=115125528&vkey=news_tor
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 17:29:54 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-show-power-in-rain-shortened-victory-over-tigers?ymd=20150327&content_id=115125528&vkey=news_torThe Blue Jays hit three home runs in a 4-1, rain-shortened victory over the Tigers on Friday.Jason Beck & Gregor Chisholm3/27/2015 12:22 P.M.1427473376Encarnacion, Cecil return to action vs. Philshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/toronto-blue-jays-edwin-encarnacion-brett-cecil-return-to-action-vs-philadelphia-phillies?ymd=20150326&content_id=114995170&vkey=news_tor
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 17:57:49 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/toronto-blue-jays-edwin-encarnacion-brett-cecil-return-to-action-vs-philadelphia-phillies?ymd=20150326&content_id=114995170&vkey=news_torFirst baseman Edwin Encarnacion and left-hander Brett Cecil made their return to the Blue Jays' lineup in Thursday afternoon's 4-1 win over the Phillies following prolonged absences because of injuries.Gregor Chisholm3/26/2015 4:38 P.M.1427402293Tolleson's three-run blast powers Blue Jays past Philshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/steve-tollesons-three-run-blast-powers-toronto-blue-jays-past-philadelphia-phillies?ymd=20150326&content_id=114965122&vkey=news_tor
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 17:43:32 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/steve-tollesons-three-run-blast-powers-toronto-blue-jays-past-philadelphia-phillies?ymd=20150326&content_id=114965122&vkey=news_torA four-run eighth inning powered the Blue Jays to a 4-1 win over the Phillies on Thursday afternoon at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.Gregor Chisholm3/26/2015 1:43 P.M.1427391836Castro, Osuna likely to make teamhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/toronto-blue-jays-miguel-castro-roberto-osuna-likely-to-make-team?ymd=20150326&content_id=114959596&vkey=news_tor
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:41:39 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/toronto-blue-jays-miguel-castro-roberto-osuna-likely-to-make-team?ymd=20150326&content_id=114959596&vkey=news_torThe Blue Jays appear to be going with a full-on youth movement in an attempt to solidify their bullpen. Prospects Miguel Castro and Roberto Osuna are one step closer to officially making the team after Thursday's surprise demotion of right-hander Steve Delabar.Gregor Chisholm3/26/2015 12:55 P.M.1427388959Saunders unlikely for Opening Dayhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/toronto-blue-jays-michael-saunders-unlikely-for-opening-day?ymd=20150326&content_id=114956786&vkey=news_tor
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 13:26:29 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/toronto-blue-jays-michael-saunders-unlikely-for-opening-day?ymd=20150326&content_id=114956786&vkey=news_torThe Blue Jays are not expecting outfielder Michael Saunders to be ready for Opening Day.Gregor Chisholm3/26/2015 12:37 P.M.1427387867Delabar optioned by Blue Jays; move shocks relieverhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-option-reliever-steve-delabar-in-unexpected-move?ymd=20150326&content_id=114940850&vkey=news_tor
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 12:53:41 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/tor/blue-jays-option-reliever-steve-delabar-in-unexpected-move?ymd=20150326&content_id=114940850&vkey=news_torIn a surprising move, the Blue Jays optioned right-hander Steve Delabar to Minor League camp on Thursday morning. Delabar admitted he was shocked by the news and had been expecting to be with the club on Opening Day. Instead, he'll likely begin the year in Triple-A Buffalo.Gregor Chisholm3/26/2015 10:22 A.M.1427379721